The Men (1950)

7.0/10 85 min Drama

Overview

Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.

Cast

Marlon Brando

Ken

Teresa Wright

Ellen

Everett Sloane

Dr. Brock

Jack Webb

Norm

Richard Erdman

Leo

Arthur Jurado

Angel

Virginia Farmer

Nurse Robbins

Dorothy Tree

Ellen's Mother

Howard St. John

Ellen's Father

Nita Hunter

Dolores

Patricia Joiner

Laverne

John 'Skins' Miller

Mr. Doolin

Cliff Clark

Dr. Kameran

Ray Teal

Man at Bar

Margarita Martín

Angel's Mother

Sayre Dearing

Bar Patron (uncredited)

John Hamilton

Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

DeForest Kelley

Dr. Sherman (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Frank O'Connor

Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

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